Memorials, Retirement - Bryan Merritt -
SJR 468 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to honor Bryan Merritt upon his retirement from the Tennessee State Employees Association (TSEA). It recognizes his 24-year career with TSEA, including his service as board president (2015-2018) and his advocacy for state employees across multiple leadership roles. This resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute expressing the Assembly’s appreciation for Merritt’s dedication to public service.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Signed May 5, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2025
How they voted
38–0
Passed
Total votes 38
Apr 21, 2025
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican31
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
May 5, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 1
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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